What is the thymus?
1 Answer
Oct 19, 2016
The thymus is a small organ located in the chest and is responsible for the production of T lymphocytes.
Explanation:
The thymus is a part of the lymphatic system and a key component of the body's immune system.
Located in the chest just behind the sternum (breastbone), between the lungs, it is a lymphoid organ.
Its major function is to receive immature T lymphocytes that are produced in the bone marrow and produce mature T lymphocytes capable of attacking foreign bodies.
